Coniferous Evergreens 
All Conifers are field grown, balled and burlapped unless container is specified. These are the cone-bearing evergreens, usually 
characterized by small needlelike foliage and a regular formal shape. 
Cedars 
Cedrus deodara This handsome cedar from 
the Himalaya Mountains is a familiar sight all 
over Southern California. The frosty, blue- 
green foliage, the graceful conical shape, and 
its adaptability to conditions here make it an 
outstanding favorite. Illustrated on page 53. 
DS} itor NOP the, 1G) 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $7.50; 4 to 5 ft., $10.00; 
5 to 6 ft., $12.50; 6 to 8 ft., $18.50. 
Cedrus deodara compacta Dwarf Deodar 
This is a selected strain of the famous Cedrus 
deodata which is much slower in growth, 
eventually becoming a full, symmetrical tree, 
but seldom exceeding 25 feet in height. 16°. 
Balled, 4 to 5 ft., $10.00; 6 to 8 ff., $18.50. 
Cedrus atlantica glauca A beautiful trim pic- 
turesque tree with foliage of intense silvery 
blue. It has a straight central trunk with many 
rather stiff, semi-upright side branches and is 
one of the finest of all medium-sized specimen 
trees for the lawn, particularly where its blue 
color will stand out against darker green fo- 
liage. 20 to 40 ft. 15°. 
Balled, 5 to 6 ft., $15.00; 6 to 8 ft., $20.00. 
Libocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar One of 
our finest native California evergreen trees. A 
tall, dense, compact pyramid of thick green fo- 
liage having a clean “woodsy” fragrance. Makes 
a magnificent long-lived tree, always trim and 
shapely no matter what its age. 25 to 50 ft. 5° 
below zero. 5-gal. tins, $5.00; 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $7.50; 4 to 5 ft., $10.00. 
Dwarf Cypress 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Ellwood E//wood 
Cypress Frosty blue-green in color, this dwarf 
conifer is one of the neatest we have ever seen. 
It grows very slowly, seldom gets over 6 feet in 
height, and there is never a small branch out 
of place. See illustration on page 52. 6 to 8 ft. 
10°. Gal. tins, $1.75; Balled, 11/2 to 2 ft., $6.00; 
2 to 21/2 ft., $8.00; 21/2 to 3 ft., $10.00. 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Scarab A small 
slow growing formal tree which everyone ad- 
mires for the beautiful, metallic, silvery-blue 
color of the dense foliage, and its attractive 
compact habit of growth. Grows anywhere ex- 
cept in desert regions. 6 to 12 ft. 10°. 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $6.00; 3 to 4 ft., $8.00. 
4 to 5 ft., $10.00; 5 to 6 ft., $13.50. 
Cypress 
Cupressus arizonica Arizona Cypress A beau- 
tiful bluish green cypress of narrow pyramidal 
form, making splendid windbreak or attractive 
specimen tree. Thrives in desert or coastal 
areas. 20 to 40 ft. 10°. 
Flats of 100 plants, $8.00. 
Cupressus forbesi Tecate Cypress A native 
Southern California cypress which is extremely 
fast growing. It is ideal for this area because 
of its resistance to fungus and borers. The com- 
pact pyramid of foliage makes an attractive 
single specimen or a fine evergreen windbreak 
or screen. Gall. tins, $1.25.  5-gal. tins, $4.25. 
Flats of 100 plants, $8.00. 
Cupressus sempervirens Italian Cypress The 
tall slender green spires are invaluable as accent 
points in a well designed landscape planting. 
This Armstrong strain will not become irregu- 
lar as it ages, but will retain its slender com- 
pact shape permanently. 20 to 60 ft. 5°. 
Gal. tins, $1.65.  5-gal. tins, $5.00. 
Junipers 
Juniperus chinensis Armstrong Armstrong 
Spreading Juniper A hybrid juniper, which 
makes a dense mass of soft gray-green foliage 
about 3 feet high, becoming 4 feet across. See 
illustration on page 52. It is splendid for the 
foreground of any planting, thriving equally 
well in sun or shade in any climate. 10° below 
zero. Gal. tins, $1.50; 5-gal. tins, $4.75; 
Balled, 1/2 to 2 ft., $5.00; 2 to 3 ft., $6.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $8.50. 
Juniperus chinensis Richeson A beautiful, lit- 
tle, low-growing, compact Juniper with blue- 
green foliage. Semi-spreading, it branches di- 
agonally to a height of 3 or 4 feet and becomes 
5 or 6 feet across. Similar to Pfitzer Juniper, 
but has a more pleasing color. 4 to 5 ft. 10°. 
Gall. tins, $1.50; 5-gal. tins, $4.75; 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $6.50; 3 to 4 ft., $8.50. 
Juniperus chinensis Twisted The densely 
tufted, twisted branches look almost as if they 
had been trained artificially. You can easily 
imagine this an outdoor ming tree, and for 
picturesque beauty or for giving your garden 
an unusual touch, it has no equal. See illustra- 
tion on page 52. Grows 6 to 8 feet, but may 
be kept lower if desired. Sun or half shade. 
6 to 8 ft. 5° below zero. 
5-gal. tins, $6.00; Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $7.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $10.00; 4 to 5 ft., $12.50. 
Juniperus hibernica fastigiata A narrow and 
erect, blue-green column. Excellent for accent. 
Fine for use where great height or breadth is 
not desired. Seldom over 7 feet tall. Full sun 
or semi-shade. 5° below zero. 
5-gal. tins, $4.75; Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $7.50. 
Juniperus sabina Tamarix We consider this 
to be one of the best of the prostrate Junipers. 
Forms a dense, compact mound of gray-green 
foliage spreading to 5 or 6 feet, but never get- 
ting more than 18 inches high. The foliage 
never changes color and there is nothing finer 
for a corner where a low, spreading plant is 
wanted. 0°. Gal. tins, $1.50; 5-gal. tins, $4.75; 
Balled, 11/2 to 2 ft., $5.00; 2 to 3 ft., $6.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $8.50. 
Pines 
Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine One of 
the most beautiful permanent pines for Cali- 
fornia. Extremely long needles in large tufts. 
The new growth is silver, changing to soft 
gray-green. Tall and slender. 80 ft. 10°. 
5-gal. tins, $4.75. 
Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine A rapid grow- 
ing pine suitable for quick effects, particularly 
in dry locations. Longer-lived than the Monte- 
rey Pine but similar in appearance. 50 ft. 5°. 
5-gal. tins, $4.75. 
Pinus radiata Monterey Pine A native of the 
California coast, very bushy when young, with 
bright green foliage. It is the fastest growing of 
all pines. Ideal along the coast, and it will grow 
readily inland, but is not so long-lived there. 
GOstt 82: 5-gal. tins, $4.75. 
Irish Yew 
Taxus baccata Irish Incomparable for any use 
where a narrow, upright, perfect green column 
is desired. It is trim, sedate and formal. It will 
always be compact and it grows so slowly that 
the change from year to year is hardly noticed. 
Has beautiful red berries. Sun or shade, but 
does not like reflected heat. Plenty of moisture. 
5° below zero. 
Balled, 4 to 5 ft., $30.00; 5 to 6 ft., $35.00. 
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Giant Redwocds 
Sequoia gigantea Giant Sequoia Everyone 
knows about the famous “Big Tree” of the 
Sierras, oldest and largest of all living things. 
But do you know how trim and beautiful they 
are when young, with each sturdy little side 
branch doing its share to form a perfect cone 
of blue-green foliage? Grows anywhere in Cali- 
fornia except desert regions. 5° below zero. 
5-gal. tins, $7.50; Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $12.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $17.50; 4 to 5 ft., $22.50. 
Sequoia sempervirens California Redwood 
The State tree of California is the well known 
California Redwood. It is among the largest 
and. most picturesque of trees. Growing rapidly 
into a beautiful specimen, it thrives readily 
anywhere on the Pacific coast except the desert. 
lS Osttsoe 
5-gal. tins, $5.25. 16-inch box, $22.50. 
Arborvitae 
Thuja orientalis Berckmann’s Dwarf Ever- 
golden The most popular dwarf conifer for 
the Southwestern States. Compact and broad- 
ly conical in form, with bright golden foliage 
throughout most of the year. Grows easily any- 
where except in the hottest desert sections. Full 
SuneOutt. Oo. Gal. tins, $1.50; 
Balled, 11/2 to 2 ft., $5.50; 2 to 21/2 ft., $7.50. 
Thuja orientalis Beverly Hills Golden Col- 
umn Arborvitae The tallest and stateliest of the 
Arborvitaes, growing to a narrow column of 
golden green foliage, particularly effective for 
a specimen planting or for framing a doorway. 
Needs full sunshine to bring out the rich gold- 
en color. 15 to 20 ft. 0°. 
Balled, 5 to 6 ft., $10.00; 6 to 8 ft., $12.50. 
Thuja orientalis Bonita This is one of the 
most perfect of the dwarf, cone-shaped, green 
Arborvitaes. It never exceeds 5 feet in height 
and is broad and compact. Fine for formal 
landscape effect. 5 ft. 0°. 
Balled, 11/2 to 2 ft., $5.50; 2 to 2/2 ft., $7.50; 
2V2 to 3 ft., $9.00. 
Thuja orientalis Pyramidal Green Pyramid 
Arborvitae A tall, narrow column of bright 
green foliage. Fast growing and thriving any- 
where in any climate. 10 to 12 ft. 0°. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $7.00; 4 to 5 ft., $8.50; 
5 to 6 ft., $10.00. 
Thuja orientalis Yellow Column Golden Pyr- 
amid Arborvitae Similar to Beverly Hills but 
not as tall, with a broader, more bushy base. 
The spectacular green foliage is tipped with 
golden bronze. 5°. 
Balled, 4 to 5 ft., $8.50;'5 to 6 ft., $10.00. 
Fern Pine 
Podocerpus gracilior In California gardens 
this South African forest tree makes a beautiful 
medium-sized tree with soft, fine-cut, green fo- 
liage, fern-like in appearance. A particularly 
attractive thing with the tracery of its dark 
green foliage against a stucco wall. Rather loose 
and informal in habit, but extremely graceful 
wherever planted. Sun or half shade. 15 ft. 15°. 
5-gal. tins, $6.00. 
Podocarpus macrophylius A fine tall ever- 
green specimen or accent shrub with glossy, 
dark green, yew-like foliage. Will retain its 
stately symmetrical appearance with little prun- 
ing. Grows in sun or nearly full shade, and 
is excellent in a planter or as a tubbed speci- 
men. 8 to 10 ft. 10°. 5-gal. tins, $5.75. 
